Ottis Marrell Cercy Jr.

Ottis Marrell Cercy Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl, went to be with his Heavenly Father and entered the pearly gates of Heaven on October 31st, 2025. Marrell was born to Ottis Marrell Sr. and Mary Sue of Jacksonville, Fl, on a warm sunny day on July 31st, 1972. He grew up in Jacksonville and Middleburg, Fl, later settling in Callahan, Fl, where he met the love of his life, Christy. Their love was of the purest, most unconditional kind. They married on February 26th, 1994 and spent 35 beautiful and incredible years together, having three wonderful kids. Marrell and Christy’s relationship is what other couples can only pray for. Marrell loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing and blasting Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motley Crue. He owned his own business, Happy Homes Repair and Remodeling of Jax, and loved bringing his customer’s ideas to life. Marrell loved spending time with his family and going on vacations in the mountains. He supported his Miami Dolphins through every win and loss. Marrell is preceded in death by his mama, Mary Sue and loving baby sister, Sabrina.

Marrell is survived by his wife, Christy (Baldwin) Cercy; three kids– Cody, Haleigh, and Kadin; Dad Marrell Sr. and step-mom Debbie; sisters Sonya, Holli (sister in love) Melissa; brothers Scott and Paul; nephews Bret (Danielle), Stephen (Malana), Dylan (Cindy), Justin (Lydia), and Ryder; nieces Taylor, Tiffany, Zoey, Summerlyn, and Lyla; 15 great nieces and nephews; last and certainly not least, his absolute best friend, partner-in-crime and dog-ter, Malia.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date with close family and friends.